Moorcroft School, Uxbridge
Moorcroft School is a special school for pupils aged 11 to 19 in Uxbridge, part of The Eden Academy. It was rated Outstanding at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in May 2019. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in October 2024 did not change this grade.
- Ofsted
- Outstanding (2019)
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Moorcroft School in detail
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other special schools to Moorcroft School are Meadow High School (0.3 miles, Good); Hillingdon Manor School (0.5 miles); Pield Heath House RC School (0.5 miles, Good); and The PRIDE Academy (0.6 miles).
Meadow High SchoolHillingdon Manor SchoolPield Heath House RC SchoolThe PRIDE Academy
The trust
Moorcroft School is one of 9 schools run by The Eden Academy, an academy trust.
Where pupils go next
Of the 22 pupils who finished Year 11 in 2023/24, 100% stayed in education or training for at least two terms, including 5% to a further education college.
Who goes there
55% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 63.4% speak English as an additional language, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are Asian (34%), Black (20%) and White British (14%).
Almost every pupil at Moorcroft School has an education, health and care plan (131 of 131 in 2026). The most common need among them is a severe learning difficulty.
Moorcroft School provides for pupils with autism, severe learning difficulties and profound and multiple learning difficulties.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is West Drayton Station, about 0.9 miles away in a straight line.
9 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Violet Avenue, 180 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 403 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Hillingdon (256), as is usual near a town centre.
Suspensions and exclusions
Moorcroft School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Sources: DfE destination measures; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoThis judgement is from May 2019, 7 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: Standards have been maintained.
Ofsted's report, in its own words
What is it like to attend this school?
Pupils and students are greeted warmly every morning by staff who know and care for them. This is a joyous start to the day because pupils and adults are pleased to see each other, and pupils eagerly enter the school building. Pupils are happy and kept safe. They are expected to behave well, be as independent as possible and communicate their needs and choices, which they do.
Across all three sites, pupils consistently experience incredible care and support from very knowledgeable and expert staff. They have access to a range of resources and an environment that enables them to communicate in a way that suits them. Pupils are also given time to regulate their emotions and deal with their sensory needs, so they are able to learn.
What does the school do well and what does it need to do better?
The quality of education at Moorcroft school across all sites is excellent. The curriculum is focused on developing pupils' communication skills through activities, such as sailing and food preparation, as well as in a range of subjects, including English and mathematics. The curriculum has been designed to ensure that pupils can build their knowledge over time. The school uses the targets in pupils' educational and health care (EHC) plans to ensure that the curriculum helps pupils achieve their personal goals.
Leaders are extremely ambitious for all pupils. Learning is precisely planned with the specific needs of each pupil in mind. Pupils' targets are carefully identified, and activities are well designed to ensure that they can reach their milestones. There are numerous opportunities for pupils to apply their knowledge of English and mathematics. For example, reading menus and measuring ingredients, or counting, sorting and ordering stock for the staff tuck shop. Early reading is delivered using an appropriate phonics approach, and those who can access reading are learning to read and write at a positive rate. Teachers regularly check what pupils have learned and understood. They make appropriate adaptations to correct any mistakes and misunderstandings.
From Ofsted's October 2024 ungraded inspection report: the opening paragraphs of each section, quoted word for word. Read the full report Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Outstanding at its May 2019 inspection - up from Good.
Rated Outstanding for
Leadership & management.
At a Glance
55.0%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
Autism, SLD, PMLD
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby schools
Keep up with Moorcroft School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 36
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 5
- Children hurt
- 8
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 36 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 5 serious and 31 slight.
8 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 7 on foot and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise.
17 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Hillingdon is 25 (the median across 111 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
98%
Near capacity
131 pupils
134 places
3 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Uxbridge
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Uxbridge
Across Hillingdon council
Places available
3,605
Applications
3,520
Got 1st preference
67.2%
Got preferred school
93.8%
All secondary applications across Hillingdon council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(6)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
0
SEN Support
131
EHC Plans
100.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Moorcroft School provides for pupils with autism, severe learning difficulties and profound and multiple learning difficulties.
Source: GIAS, Department for Education.
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
131
Total Pupils
93
Boys
38
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
19
Teachers
6.9:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£56,565
Mean salary
2026 data
Pupil Absence2024/25
12.5%
Overall absence
38.5%
Persistent absence
96
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
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Questions parents ask about Moorcroft School
What is Moorcroft School's Ofsted rating?
Moorcroft School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in October 2024, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in May 2019, it was rated Outstanding.
What is the catchment area for Moorcroft School?
No fixed boundary. When Moorcroft School is oversubscribed, Hillingdon allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
How many pupils go to Moorcroft School?
Moorcroft School has around 131 pupils on roll. 55% are eligible for free school meals.
Does Moorcroft School have specialist SEN provision?
Moorcroft School provides for pupils with autism, severe learning difficulties and profound and multiple learning difficulties.
What is attendance like at Moorcroft School?
12.5% of sessions were missed at Moorcroft School in 2024/25. 38.5% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Moorcroft School?
Apply through Hillingdon's coordinated admissions process, naming Moorcroft School on your application. The national closing date in England is 31 October for secondary places and 15 January for primary places, in the year before your child starts.
How many road collisions happen near Moorcroft School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 36 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 5 serious and 31 slight. 8 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 7 on foot and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise. 17 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Hillingdon is 25 (the median across 111 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Moorcroft School?
Moorcroft School is at Bramble Close, Hillingdon, Uxbridge, Middlesex, UB8 3BF.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)